Opinion: Your social media votes will not count in February

by Mustapha Yusuf-Adebola The social media population is only a fraction of the total voters’ population and more enlightenment is needed when we consider the adult illiteracy rate… With the 2015 elections less than 40 days away, there is an intense debate online concerning the candidates, the parties and what Nigerians want as a people.... Read More

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November 1, 2014

I flaunt wealth just to motivate fans – Wizkid

by Kolapo Olapoju In recent time, singer, Wizkid has been at the receiving end of criticism over his wanton display of wealth and acquisitions on social media. Many are of the opinion that Wizkid is materialistic by nature, but according to the Starboy, the displays are simply to motivate his fans, and for people... Read More

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October 9, 2014

“Marriage is for grown-ups” – Betty Irabor schools celebrity couples on Twitter

by Kolapo Olapoju When you have been married for over three decades, you’ve earned yourself a right to speak about marriage. Publisher of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor, was recently on Twitter, to advise celebrities on how best to manage their marriages. Irabor, who is the founder of ‘The Pink Ball Cancer Benefit’ says celebrities should... Read More

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October 4, 2014

“I do it for attention and followers” – @iam_kcee explains why he flaunts wealth and calls himself a ‘fashion icon’

by Kolapo Olapoju Well, this was never in doubt… Limpopo singer, Kcee has admitted to starting the ‘fashion icon’ conversation because of his desire to make people talk about him and to gain new Twitter followers. He also claimed to have gained about 2000 new followers, whenever he calls himself a ‘fashion icon’ or any... Read More

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September 23, 2014

“He raped me” | “She’s my girlfriend” || 30-year-old man uploads victim’s photo after allegedly raping her

by Azubuike Azikiwe Olaniyan Oluwakayode, a 30-year-old native of Osun state, has been accused of raping a 20-year-old girl and subsequently uploaded pictures from the alleged rape on the social media. The suspect reportedly raped the lady in his apartment at Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos state. According to the victim, after raping her,... Read More

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September 20, 2014

Movie review: Being Mrs Elliot is fun, fast paced and very flawed

by Wilfred Okiche It is the film that spurred a visit to Aso Rock where actress cum producer, cum first time director, Omoni Oboli sought a private screening with the powers that be. It was the private screening that launched a thousand online comments, as pictures emerged of Mrs. Oboli, shaking hands with Mr. President,... Read More

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August 19, 2014

Analysis: How far does social media really go? | We interrogate

by Adedayo Ademuwagun In the last few years, the influence of social media has grown rapidly in Nigeria. More people are using social media to connect and discuss about current issues, and these discussions are visibly having a significant effect in this society. Conversations on social media often involve a lot of people, but do... Read More

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August 17, 2014

Is President Jonathan staring at Omoni Oboli’s cleavage? (LOOK, READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju All this cleavage you’re showing, there is God oh! He’s looking, but we are not exactly sure what he’s looking at. President Goodluck Jonathan must have done a double take when Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli wore this audacious outfit to the private screening of her new flick, ‘Being Mrs Elliot’ at... Read More

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August 13, 2014

Is Weird MC getting a political appointment from Gov. Aregbesola? (READ, TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Singer, Weird MC campaigned extensively for the re-election of Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, especially on Social Media. Now that he has been re-elected, the grapevine says he just might reward her with an appointment, as Commissioner for Arts and Culture. She fanned the flames of the ‘appointment talk’ when she... Read More

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August 12, 2014

Pornstar beaten black and blue by ex-boyfriend (READ, PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju American Porn star, Christy Mack was has shared on social media pictures of the injuries she says she got from former boyfriend, who beat her to a pulp. She was hospitalised in Las Vegas on Friday, after suffering numerous broken bones, a ruptured liver and cuts from a kitchen knife, allegedly from... Read More

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August 11, 2014

“Elections are not won on Twitter”? | As Aregbesola wins, Joachim MacEbong interrogates this statement

by Joachim MacEbong This is a famous jibe of some people (most of whom lean toward the PDP) against those they call ‘social media activists’, ‘bloggers’ and so on. The ‘social media activists’ tend to lean toward the opposition APC, and they dominate the social media space with their followers, passion, and sharp rhetoric.... Read More

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August 8, 2014

What kind of spell are Nigerian youth under?

by Tonye Altraide Last weekend, my brother-‐in-‐law and I were having a discussion over a glass of wine at dinner at a Chinese restaurant. I had asked him where his vote will go in the next elections if he had the chance. I already knew what his reply would be as he was apathetic... Read More

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August 7, 2014

Julius Agwu wants to be the next Governor of Rivers (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian comic, Julius Agwu posted on social media an election campaign banner of himself, with the caption, “Our moment of change”. He says he wants to be the next Governor of Rivers state. We take him very seriously.

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August 6, 2014

Bunmi Olaniyan: The citizen activism we saw in Nasarawa (Y! FrontPage)

by Bunmi Olaniyan I realised that rather than celebrate and revel in that much touted political revival ushered in by social media as a new platform for political participation, we seem more invested even pathologically enmeshed in the malevolent side of social media. For those who have followed my consistent Political stance and train... Read More

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August 4, 2014

Mxit is in Nigeria: Start chatting with the data-light social network right away!

by Kolapo Olapoju Have you started using Mxit? This is the latest social media network that you need to get on right away! Did you know that Mxit was created in South Africa and is a uniquely African social network? As such, it is optimized for local users and gives users an experience that is rich... Read More

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July 31, 2014

Beht Davido called Wizkid his ‘brother and friend’ (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju So the present buzz is about the gun shots being fired from the camps of Davido and Wizkid – no names mentioned of course. So while we wait for them to come out and call of this ‘media manufactured’, let’s remind ourselves of that time from long, long ago when Africa’s biggest act... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Did Davido just call Wizkid a ‘LOOSER’ on Twitter? (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Will these two kids just man-up and mention names if we are to take their beef seriously? Nigerian superstar singers, Davido and Wizkid have been throwing what seems like subliminal shots at one another for weeks on now. The pair are in New York for separate concerts and when Wizkid landed, he... Read More

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